A few more tips to help you on your way.
A current Driving Licence is a must (For British visitors a current British Driving Licence. The age limit to hire a car is 21

If you have pre paid the hire charge in your home country do not forget to take your pre paid voucher.

A current Credit/Debit card for the security deposit.

Always carry your driving license and rental agreement with you.

Must wear your seat belt at all times.

The speed limit is generally 55mph, although in non urban areas it goes up to 65mph. Watch all signs carefully for any increase or decreas in the speed limit.

You may turn right on a red traficc light after coming to a stop,to make sure the ways clear, unless signs indiacte other wise.

In the unlikely event of an accident, you must report it to the police immediately and equally important, to the company with which you hired the car.

Petrol Stations (Gas Stations in USA) are numerousand in most cases self service. In some gas stations you may have to pay first before you pump petrol.

When navigating, remember that all roads are numbered, and go from East to West or North to South. At junctions or exits of major roads, signs will have number of the road you will be leading onot.

On most Express routes you will come across toll booths, it is a good idea to keep a couple of dollars in change, although change can be given.

When driving in the rain, it is law that you must have car lights on as well as windscreen wipers.



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